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Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Avenue) will be closed from Monday, December 1 through Monday, December 15 for repairs to the building's sewage line.
Thank you for your understanding as we continuously improve our libraries.
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Thank you for your understanding as we continuously improve our libraries.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Avenue) will be closed from Monday, December 1 through Monday, December 15 for repairs to the building's sewage line.
Thank you for your understanding as we continuously improve our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
Thank you for your understanding as we continuously improve our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
Throughout the month of November, young readers at QPL have been celebrating the bestselling Dog Man series with a Reading Challenge!
As the challenge comes to a end, we invite everyone to join us for our Grand Finale Celebrations!
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As the challenge comes to a end, we invite everyone to join us for our Grand Finale Celebrations!
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November 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Throughout the month of November, young readers at QPL have been celebrating the bestselling Dog Man series with a Reading Challenge!
As the challenge comes to a end, we invite everyone to join us for our Grand Finale Celebrations!
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
As the challenge comes to a end, we invite everyone to join us for our Grand Finale Celebrations!
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
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On November 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy traveled to Dallas. As they rode through the city, shots were fired, and the motorcade rushed to the nearest hospital. At 2:38 pm EST, CBS television news anchor Walter Cronkite reported the president’s death.
Learn more: jfklibrary.org/November22
Learn more: jfklibrary.org/November22
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
On November 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy traveled to Dallas. As they rode through the city, shots were fired, and the motorcade rushed to the nearest hospital. At 2:38 pm EST, CBS television news anchor Walter Cronkite reported the president’s death.
Learn more: jfklibrary.org/November22
Learn more: jfklibrary.org/November22
Don't miss our Native American Heritage Month exhibit at Central Library, on display through November 30 and featuring several artifacts from Queens and Long Island-based Tribal Nations.
#QPLArchives #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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#QPLArchives #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Don't miss our Native American Heritage Month exhibit at Central Library, on display through November 30 and featuring several artifacts from Queens and Long Island-based Tribal Nations.
#QPLArchives #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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#QPLArchives #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Join us at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, November 22 to celebrate indie authors who, with passionate commitment, bring together our local creative writing and reading communities!
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#IndieAuthorDay
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#IndieAuthorDay
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join us at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, November 22 to celebrate indie authors who, with passionate commitment, bring together our local creative writing and reading communities!
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#IndieAuthorDay
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#IndieAuthorDay
Have you Finished your Collection?
Pick up your #FreedomToRead Sticker Booklet and then fill it with our 10 unique stickers, located across our QPL locations!
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Don't forget to Show Us your completed Sticker Collection!
Pick up your #FreedomToRead Sticker Booklet and then fill it with our 10 unique stickers, located across our QPL locations!
www.queenslibrary.org/sites/defaul...
Don't forget to Show Us your completed Sticker Collection!
November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Have you Finished your Collection?
Pick up your #FreedomToRead Sticker Booklet and then fill it with our 10 unique stickers, located across our QPL locations!
www.queenslibrary.org/sites/defaul...
Don't forget to Show Us your completed Sticker Collection!
Pick up your #FreedomToRead Sticker Booklet and then fill it with our 10 unique stickers, located across our QPL locations!
www.queenslibrary.org/sites/defaul...
Don't forget to Show Us your completed Sticker Collection!
Join us for our talk with indie author (and member of the QPL family!) Tejas Desai at Briarwood Library on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30PM.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Join us for our talk with indie author (and member of the QPL family!) Tejas Desai at Briarwood Library on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30PM.
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Learn how to manage stress and improve your well-being, get self-care tips, and more!
Join us for this workshop in Mandarin Chinese at Flushing Library on Friday, November 21 at 3PM.
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Join us for this workshop in Mandarin Chinese at Flushing Library on Friday, November 21 at 3PM.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Learn how to manage stress and improve your well-being, get self-care tips, and more!
Join us for this workshop in Mandarin Chinese at Flushing Library on Friday, November 21 at 3PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/str...
Join us for this workshop in Mandarin Chinese at Flushing Library on Friday, November 21 at 3PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/str...
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
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The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
Get Your #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card today!
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Janie on Instagram: "I recently lost my library card and went to get a new one. The process was simple and fast . Loving the new ‘Freedom to Read’ design and everything it stands for—diversity, commun...
Getting a new library card at the Queens Public Library was a seamless experience. The 'Freedom to Read' design is not only visually appealing but also represents the library's commitment to diversity...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Get Your #FreedomToRead Special Edition Library Card today!
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Hello, Holiday Season is Here! ✨ Kicking things off with this November 1994 cover of "The Voice of Woodhaven" newsletter. "It’s All Here. Why Leave Woodhaven?"❄️
(Donated by Giedra Kregzdys to the Queens Memory Collection at #QPLarchives.)
#WoodhavenQueens #QueensNY #1990s #ShopLocalNYC
(Donated by Giedra Kregzdys to the Queens Memory Collection at #QPLarchives.)
#WoodhavenQueens #QueensNY #1990s #ShopLocalNYC
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hello, Holiday Season is Here! ✨ Kicking things off with this November 1994 cover of "The Voice of Woodhaven" newsletter. "It’s All Here. Why Leave Woodhaven?"❄️
(Donated by Giedra Kregzdys to the Queens Memory Collection at #QPLarchives.)
#WoodhavenQueens #QueensNY #1990s #ShopLocalNYC
(Donated by Giedra Kregzdys to the Queens Memory Collection at #QPLarchives.)
#WoodhavenQueens #QueensNY #1990s #ShopLocalNYC
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Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the violence too many trans people face.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the violence too many trans people face.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
Today, we honor those whose lives were taken by transphobia and recommit ourselves to building a city and country where everyone can live safely and freely.
All QPL locations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
We hope you have a happy and healthy #Thanksgiving!
Our digital media is available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more.
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We hope you have a happy and healthy #Thanksgiving!
Our digital media is available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more.
www.queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
All QPL locations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
We hope you have a happy and healthy #Thanksgiving!
Our digital media is available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more.
www.queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...
We hope you have a happy and healthy #Thanksgiving!
Our digital media is available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection—enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more.
www.queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-...
Learn More & Join Us on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Flushing Library!
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Learn More & Join Us on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Flushing Library!
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Join us at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, November 22 to celebrate indie authors who, with passionate commitment, bring together our local creative writing and reading communities!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/cel...
#IndieAuthorDay
queenslibrary.org/calendar/cel...
#IndieAuthorDay
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Join us at Central Library (89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica) on Saturday, November 22 to celebrate indie authors who, with passionate commitment, bring together our local creative writing and reading communities!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/cel...
#IndieAuthorDay
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#IndieAuthorDay
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
There's Still Time for Your Kids to Join our Dog Man Challenge and Read Like a Hero All Month Long!
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There's Still Time for Your Kids to Join our Dog Man Challenge and Read Like a Hero All Month Long!
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Our Literary Thursdays series continues with Zoe Dubno, who will talk about her piercing debut novel "Happiness and Love."
Join us on November 20 at 6PM!
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Join us on November 20 at 6PM!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with Zoe Dubno, who will talk about her piercing debut novel "Happiness and Love."
Join us on November 20 at 6PM!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/lit...
Join us on November 20 at 6PM!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/lit...
#DidYouKnow you can support QPL through grants from Donor-Advised Funds?
Scheduling a grant is simple!
1. Use the link below, then click "Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund."
2. Enter your Donor-Advised Fund name in the box.
3. Click Go!
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Scheduling a grant is simple!
1. Use the link below, then click "Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund."
2. Enter your Donor-Advised Fund name in the box.
3. Click Go!
www.queenslibrary.org/support/matc...
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#DidYouKnow you can support QPL through grants from Donor-Advised Funds?
Scheduling a grant is simple!
1. Use the link below, then click "Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund."
2. Enter your Donor-Advised Fund name in the box.
3. Click Go!
www.queenslibrary.org/support/matc...
Scheduling a grant is simple!
1. Use the link below, then click "Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund."
2. Enter your Donor-Advised Fund name in the box.
3. Click Go!
www.queenslibrary.org/support/matc...
For 50 years, our award-winning Mail-A-Book service has enabled our homebound and disabled customers to borrow library materials without leaving their homes or care facilities.
Learn More about Mail-A-Book, including eligibility and how to apply.
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Learn More about Mail-A-Book, including eligibility and how to apply.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
For 50 years, our award-winning Mail-A-Book service has enabled our homebound and disabled customers to borrow library materials without leaving their homes or care facilities.
Learn More about Mail-A-Book, including eligibility and how to apply.
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Learn More about Mail-A-Book, including eligibility and how to apply.
www.queenslibrary.org/programs-act...
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We continued the Participatory Budgeting idea collection @qplnyc.bsky.social at Long Island City. Thank you to everyone who shared their million-dollar ideas for improving District 26!
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We continued the Participatory Budgeting idea collection @qplnyc.bsky.social at Long Island City. Thank you to everyone who shared their million-dollar ideas for improving District 26!
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Reminder: Rego Park Library (91-41 63 Drive) will close starting Saturday, Nov. 22 for the construction of a new building.
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/loc...
The last day of public service will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to our libraries.
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Autumn in New York is in full swing, and colorful leaves signify the season like nothing else!
Try QPL's new #Kahoot Challenge, dive into the proverbial leaf pile, and see how many species of tree you can identify.
Don't forget to share it with your friends!
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Try QPL's new #Kahoot Challenge, dive into the proverbial leaf pile, and see how many species of tree you can identify.
Don't forget to share it with your friends!
kahoot.it/challenge/03...
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Autumn in New York is in full swing, and colorful leaves signify the season like nothing else!
Try QPL's new #Kahoot Challenge, dive into the proverbial leaf pile, and see how many species of tree you can identify.
Don't forget to share it with your friends!
kahoot.it/challenge/03...
Try QPL's new #Kahoot Challenge, dive into the proverbial leaf pile, and see how many species of tree you can identify.
Don't forget to share it with your friends!
kahoot.it/challenge/03...
Don't miss our next Open Mic for Poets and Writers at Central Library, with our featured reader Jacqueline Jones LaMon!
Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM.
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Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ope...
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don't miss our next Open Mic for Poets and Writers at Central Library, with our featured reader Jacqueline Jones LaMon!
Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ope...
Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM.
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/ope...